How to pronounce “música”
Hear how “música (music)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | music |
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| Syllables | mú · si · ca (3) |
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| Stress | The written accent marks the stress: MÚ. |
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| IPA | /ˈmu.si.ka/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Stress the first syllable: MOO-see-kah, not "myoo-ZEE-kuh".
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Me encanta la música latina.I love Latin music.
Escucho música en el coche.I listen to music in the car.
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